Jenna Ortega says Disney Channel media training ruined her boundaries with fans
Actor Jenna Ortega revealed that Disney Channel media training instilled a sense of obligation that blurred her personal boundaries with fans. She is now working to establish healthier interactions while reflecting on the pressures of being a child star.
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The story highlights the psychological impact of early-career media training on child actors and the broader conversation regarding celebrity boundaries.
Actor began acting in the Disney show ‘Stuck in the Middle’ aged 13
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Jenna Ortega has admitted that her Disney Channel media training gave her a warped sense of her personal boundaries – and she’s had to work hard to improve them.
The 24-year-old former child star told the Happy Sad Confused podcast: “When I was young, and I was on Disney Channel, they took us to media training, right?”
“And they told us, you know, ‘Every time someone meets you, it’s probably the only time they’re ever going to interact with you, like that’s a very special moment in their lives. So just be aware of that.’”
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